AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFrench Alliance Laayoune: Laayoune welcomed the inauguration of a new French Alliance, backed by French Ambassador Philippe Lalliot, with a mission to spread French language learning, support artistic creation, and boost cultural exchange. Diplomatic Follow-Through: Lalliot also kicked off his mission in Laayoune with meetings tied to education, culture, and local development, including a visit to the City of Trades and Skills and the regional library. Sahrawi Nationality Push in Spain: Spain’s Congress moved a bill forward that could grant Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born under Spanish administration, with PSOE and Sumar aligning after a long delay and a July approval path outlined. AI and Rights in the Sahara: Aminatou Haidar warned at the UN Human Rights Council that AI and digital tools risk amplifying surveillance and discrimination against Sahrawi women human rights defenders. Film Culture in the Moroccan Sahara: Óliver Laxe’s “Sirāt” (2026) drew attention for its desert-set rave-and-search narrative that keeps viewers guessing as the story detours. World Cup Politics: A FIFA World Cup piece highlights how African football support is increasingly judged through politics, echoing tensions around Western Sahara and regional allegiances.
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